IHMCL and ICICI Bank Ink Pact to Implement India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System at Choryasi, Gujarat.
MOUs and Agreement
Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), signed an agreement with ICICI Bank in August 2025 to launch India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system. The pilot project will be implemented at Choryasi Fee Plaza on National Highway-48 (NH-48) in Gujarat.
- The agreement between IHMCL and ICICI Bank aims to revolutionize toll collection by introducing a barrier-free electronic system. The Choryasi Fee Plaza in Gujarat will serve as India’s first pilot location, reducing delays caused by manual toll collection and enabling uninterrupted vehicle movement on NH-48.
- This MLFF system uses advanced technologies such as FASTag Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, and Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) reading to process toll transactions digitally. The integration of these technologies ensures accuracy in toll collection while minimizing human intervention.
- Along with Choryasi Fee Plaza in Gujarat, a similar pilot is planned at Gharaunda Fee Plaza on NH-44 in Haryana. This expansion reflects the government’s strategy to gradually scale MLFF systems nationwide, making India’s highway network more efficient and aligned with global tolling standards.
Main Point :- (i) One of the key benefits of MLFF tolling is the elimination of the need for vehicles to stop at toll booths. This feature reduces congestion, lowers travel time, decreases fuel consumption, and helps cut vehicular emissions, contributing to both economic and environmental efficiency.
(ii) The MLFF system is also designed to support multiple digital payment modes, ensuring user convenience and faster processing. By leveraging contactless toll collection, it aligns with the broader goals of Digital India and promotes greater transparency and accountability in highway operations.
(iii) Scalability is another major feature of this project. IHMCL and NHAI plan to use the Choryasi and Gharaunda pilots as benchmarks for future nationwide rollouts. Once successful, the model will be replicated across India’s national highways, transforming toll management and improving road transport infrastructure.
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